Wind River Canyon is 14 miles in length and the Big Horn River flows through it. Geologically, the canyon is about three million years old at the south end, and 300 million years old at the north end. This is one of the prettiest and most interesting drives in Wyoming.

• Boysen Dam: 4,707 feet
• North Portal: 4,371 feet

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• Get directions from MapQuest.

Map Coordinates (NAD83):

• Boysen Dam: 43 25.006N; 108 10.650W
• North Portal: 43 35.188N; 108 12.989W

• See Canyon Country Weather for more information.
• Sunrise/Sunset

• See Pets in the Parks and Backcountry.
• See Encountering Wild Animals.

• See Backcountry Considerations.
• See Backcountry Emergencies.